How far is Memphis, TN from Atoka, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Atoka, TN is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.75 mi
00h 37m
Flight
25.28 mi
40.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.75 mi
Kilometers
43.05 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atoka
Tue, Apr 14, 8:19 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Tue, Apr 14, 8:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-14T19:41
Arrive Atoka
Tue, Apr 14, 8:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millington
TN

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Memphis
13.4 mi
00h 18m
To Atoka
13.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Atoka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Atoka.

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    1692 ft · 43 sec · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Thomas Street

    15.2 mi · 20 min · Thomas Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Atoka-Munford Road

    1 km · 1 min · Atoka-Munford Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atoka-Munford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Atoka.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas Street
25.2 mi · 94%
Atoka-Munford Road
0.63 mi · 2%
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
0.62 mi · 2%
Poplar Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Thomas Street

Continue on Thomas Street

15.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millington
00h 18m from Memphis
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Atoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Atoka?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Memphis and 13.4 miles from Atoka.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Atoka.

Stop Ideas Near Millington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millington.

RAIL

Central Station

27 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

103 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.69 km).

Memphis

#1 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
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#2 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population9,732
Coordinates35.4411900, -89.7781400
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Atoka (-89.77814, 35.44119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.65 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $5.30 $4.99 $9.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Atoka. The current time is 19:41:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.